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    What can I expect right after surgery?

    First, let me wish you the best of luck! My surgery was back on Sept 11th, and I did have quite a bit of pain. I'm no wimp, but it surprised me! The worst (for me) was changing from laying down to sitting up to standing...so, in the hospital and at home, once I was out of bed, I was out of...
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    Things I wish I'd known, part 1

    I'm almost 6 weeks post op, and much of the list really resonates right now! I'm still struggling on many levels, but the weight is coming off and I'm (finally!) starting to feel better. Also, I'm feeling a bit like a cat who has lost its whiskers...cats judge spaces they can fit through with...
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    I'm so happy to have found support on-line!! Anyone want to hear me ramble?

    I'm glad you laughed! I know I will laugh sometime, too...right now it just hurts too much! But, thanks ... I'm staying hydrated pretty well including my protein shake. I'm on phase three, but I'm still going really easy ...my dr said to wait to start vitamins until I'm feeling better. But...
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    I'm so happy to have found support on-line!! Anyone want to hear me ramble?

    Hi...my name is Terry and I'm 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I had gastric bypass and in the hospital everything went well, except I was draining a lot. My surgeon said, 'you damn redheads!" Believe it or not, I've heard that before from doctors...I seem to be in the "if something odd can happen...
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